INGREDIENTS
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1 loaf stale French bread, brioche, or egg bread,cut into 1-inch squares (about 7 cups)
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3 cups 2% milk
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Vanilla Custard
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
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6 egg yolks
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Garnish: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped